Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Frackville

About the role

Are you knowledgeable in the field of automotive mechanics, and would you like to use your skills to help inmates learn a trade while they are incarcerated? Apply for this Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor role with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville. As part of our team, you will bring energy and purpose to daily instruction that supports inmates’ vocational progress and promotes confidence and stability in the classroom and the shop. If you are highly motivated and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons on automotive practices, methods, and procedures (Classroom Instruction)
• Guide inmates through inspection, repair, and overhaul tasks on various vehicles (Training Oversight)
• Assign tasks, oversee and review completed work (Work Crew Direction)
• Maintain documentation of training progress, assignments, and attendance (Record Keeping)
• Issue, track, and complete searches to ensure all tools and materials are accounted for (Tool Control)
• Determine and request needed tools and materials for tasks, assignments, and work orders (Resource Planning)

Requirements

• Four years of experience in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and replacement of various components and systems used in automobiles, trucks, or construction/heavy equipment; OR completion of an approved apprenticeship in the automotive mechanic trade; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of journey‑level work in the automotive mechanic trade.
• Possess an active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider.
• Possess an active motor vehicle license.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection certification and an active Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic certification for class C vehicles and any other class of vehicles used in the facility.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Pay

Starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes) for new Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week; work hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday‑Friday.